Cozy & Hearty Easy Chicken Stew
This hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken stew is packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings. A perfect meal for cozy nights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Layer the Ingredients
Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top. -
Prepare the Broth Mixture
In a bowl, mix chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker. -
Cook the Stew
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender. -
Add the Peas
30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through.
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Shred the Chicken & Serve
Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix back into the stew.
Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
- You can also add other vegetables like celery or parsnips to customize the stew.
- For a thicker stew, mash a portion of the potatoes before shredding the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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